President Maithripala Sirisena has instructed relevant officials to expand the storage facilities throughout the island to purchase paddy in the upcoming season without a delay.

The President gave these instructions while speaking at the special meeting of the Polonnaruwa district coordinating committee held at the education college of Polonnaruwa. He also instructed the officials to handover a report regarding the paddy storage facilities available in Polonnaruwa district.

The President also informed them to be ready to purchase paddy in the upcoming season by setting up temporary storages or constructing new ones.